- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
High school (grades 9-12) · California City, CA
California City High
Federal NCES profile for California City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062523012107
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California City High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in California City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
California City High has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California City High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in California City, CA.
School address
District: Mojave Unified · California
NCES ID 062523012107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
California City High held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062523012107 · California City, CA High · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 26.3:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students)
California City High held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
California City High
604 students
- Robert P. Ulri
Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
503 students
- Hacienda Eleme
Hacienda Elementary
497 students
- California Cit
California City Middle
478 students
- Mojave Element
Mojave Elementary
420 students
- Mojave Jr./Sr.
Mojave Jr./Sr. High
400 students
What this shows California City High reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How California City High compares
California City High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
84.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,357
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
African American 27.7%
White 11.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, California City High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mojave Unified reports $16,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert P. Ulrich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hacienda Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| California City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mojave Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mojave Jr./Sr. High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about California City High
How many students attend California City High?
California City High has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in California City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California City High?
The student-teacher ratio at California City High is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California City High?
75.3% of students at California City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California City High?
The largest demographic group at California City High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in California City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California City High?
California City High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California City High rank among public schools in California City?
By Resource Investment Index, California City High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in California City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mojave Unified?
Besides California City High, Mojave Unified also operates Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students), Hacienda Elementary (497 students), and California City Middle (478 students). See the Mojave Unified district page for the complete list.